Rule 120-3-27-.22 - Construction(1) An owner/operator shall furnish a certified stress analysis and other pertinent data deemed necessary by the Office for new, redesigned and all existing rides for which this information may be requested. Such stress analysis is and other data pertinent to the design, structure, factors of safety or performance characteristics shall be acceptable to the Office. Failure of owner/operator to submit the requested information shall be cause for the Chief Safety Inspector to deny issuance of a permit to operate.(2) Structural materials and construction of rides shall conform to established engineering practices, procedures, standards and specifications. If a designer or manufacturer of equipment wishes to use materials not covered by these regulations or by reference to existing standards, such information concerning these materials or methods shall be submitted to the Office. The design details, materials and construction features shall provide safety factors acceptable to the Office.(3) All amusement rides shall be designed, constructed and installed so as to withstand any normal stresses to which they may be subjected.(4) Before being used by the public, amusement rides shall be placed or secured with blocking, cribbing, outriggers, guys or other means necessary to be stable under all operating conditions.(5) All amusement rides, such as, but not limited to, passenger tramways, where restoration of electrical power could create a hazard, shall be provided with a main disconnect switch capable of being locked only in the "Off"position.(6) The path of travel of an amusement ride shall have a clearance adequate to ensure that a passenger on the ride cannot be injured by contacting any structural member or other fixed object when the passenger is in the riding position.(7) All amusement rides, buildings, tents or trailers excluding water flumes with enclosed sides used for amusement assembly shall be provided with emergency lighting fixtures clearly marking exit routes with suitable lighting to allow safe exit from same in the event of a power failure or fire.(8) Location. General layouts shall be established so that continuous traffic patterns will exist. Box canyons formed by rides and attractions or concession booths may not be located immediately in front of hazardous equipment. The layouts shall be such to prevent traffic patterns through the concession booth back yards. The intermingling of water lines and electrical lines shall be avoided. Long guy wires or narrow braces utilized for ride, attraction or booth support shall be clearly marked with streamers or other devices to attract attention when located in traffic patterns.(9) All structures used in connection with amusement rides shall be so designed and constructed as to carry safely all loads to which such structures may normally be subjected.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.22
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-56.
Original Rule entitled "Construction"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.